Erasmus+ Art and Memory-Quiz on Dispilio

Where is the prehistoric settlement of Dispilio located?

• In the mountains of Greece

• At the 'Nisi' site on the southern shore of Lake Kastoria

• On the northern shore of Lake Kastoria

• Near the city of Athens

What significant discovery was made in 1932 related to Dispilio?

• A burial site with human remains

• The first evidence of agriculture in Europe

• The remains of wooden piles when the lake level dropped

• A collection of ancient pottery

What type of structures were found in the Dispilio settlement?

• Stone houses

• Circular and rectangular wooden huts

• Mud-brick buildings

• Caves

What is one of the unique cultural artifacts discovered at Dispilio?

• Painted pottery

• Bone flutes

• Gold jewelry

• Stone tools

What was the purpose of the Open-Air Museum created in Dispilio?

• To display modern art

• To serve as a tourist information center

• To represent Neolithic life based on archaeological findings

• To showcase ancient Greek sculptures

Which university led the systematic excavations at Dispilio starting in 1992?

• Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

• University of Athens

• Thessaloniki Technical University

• University of Crete

What materials were primarily used to construct the huts in Dispilio?

• Glass and metal

• Bricks and mortar

• Wood, reeds, and clay

• Concrete and steel

What was the estimated population of the Dispilio settlement?

• About 5,000 people

• About 3,000 people

• About 10,000 people

• About 1,000 people

What type of archaeological findings were categorized during the excavations?

• Only movable finds

• Movable, architectural, and environmental finds

• Only environmental finds

• Only architectural finds

What type of artifacts were commonly found in the Dispilio settlement?

• Weapons and armor

• Textiles and glassware

• Tools and pottery

• Jewelry and coins